FINAL 2024 Tribute Journal - Flipbook - Page 20
2024 Quality Improvement Champions
Maria M. Emerson, MD, MS, FACOG
Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
For recruiting a diverse and talented team, implementing
the TeamSTEPPS approach to improve care, conducting
regular drills for obstetrical emergencies—all contributing
to a decrease in the c-section rate from 32.2 percent to
17 percent in two years.
Charles C. Esenwa, MD
Medical Director, Montefiore Comprehensive Center
for Stroke Care
Montefiore Medical Center
For delivering the highest-quality stroke care to
underserved communities, leading the development of
the first Comprehensive Stroke Center in the Bronx, and
helping develop a rapid TIA protocol in the emergency
department, further improving neurological care.
Bruce Farber, MD
Chief of Public Health and Epidemiology; and Jane and
Dayton Brown Professor of Medicine
(Infectious Diseases)
Northwell Health
For guiding the health system through the pandemic
and applying lessons learned to other viruses and
emerging infectious diseases; and for leading an antibiotic
stewardship program to combat antimicrobial resistance,
as well as serving as an expert resource for the entire
region.
United Hospital Fund | Tribute to Excellence in Health Care
